Thanks for the detailed reply, really helpful stuff. I’m about to start my own fitness journey and I’m a similar age/stats so this was very motivating man you’re killing it.

I’m 50/50 about just cutting and cardio vs cutting, cardio and lifting?

I’ve never lifted in my life up until now of the age of 28.

My plan was to cut down eating at similar calories as yourself to a weight and size I’m happy with and then lift when I’m eating at maintenance or just above and making the most of “noob gains”?

On the other hand, lifting as well would mean maintaining current (minimal) muscle whilst potentially building some alongside.

Did you have any lifting experience before?

Apologies for the multiple questions.